The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and IVDS of the thoracolumbar spine are now rated at 60 percent, effective November 8, 2018. Peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is granted with specific ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on November 8, 2018, indicated that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain and IVDS met the criteria for a 60 percent rating as of that date due to incapacitating episodes requiring bedrest for six weeks over the past 12 months.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the thoracolumbar spine, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177626
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury. The claimant did not contest this decision.
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